Key points:

• Putrajaya will establish a dedicated institution to deal with mental health issues affecting the rakyat.
• The move was to strengthen efforts to address the problem by coordinating the efforts of government, private sector and civil society organisations.
• Addressing the incease in mental health issues is a top priority for the government.

It adds that while MOHE claims the guidelines have not been approved, there

• This year’s national-level Malaysia Day celebrations will be held at Unity Stadium, Kuching Sarawak on the evening of September 16, its publicity and media committee announced today.
• This year’s festivities will kick off with a preshow event at 7.00 pm and will officially start at 8.30pm with the arrival of acting Yang Dipertua Negeri Sarawak Tan Sri Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, along with other guests, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg and wife Puan Sri Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, as well as Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and wife Datin Seri Juliah Salang.
• While the Malaysia Day theme remains the same with that of National Day — “Malaysia Madani: Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan” — the Iban phrase “Segulai Sejalai” or “Walking hand-in-hand” will be the slogan of the celebration and represent the unity and strong spirit of cooperation between the many peoples of the country that forms the core in realising the hope of Malaysia Madani, the committee stated.
• The celebrations will be broadcast live by RTM and continued broadcasts will be available on all major stations, including TV3, Astro AWANI, TV AlHijrah, BERNAMA TV, TV Sarawak (TVS) and SUKE TV.

It says the ongoing investigation is over alleged statements intended to incite disloyalty towards the royal institution during a Malay Proclamation meeting.

• Among those who are strongly against Japan’s action is philanthropist Tan Sri David Kong Hon Kong, who is also Nirvana Asia Group founder and executive chairman.
• He said the released radioactive substances could spread and “cast a long shadow over the entire world”.
• “Since this is the first large-scale release of nuclear wastewater in the world, the extent of its harm is unknown, and no one can guarantee its safety,” he said.
• He also questioned the long time frame needed for the wastewater release, saying that it showed there were concerns and uncertainties about its possible effects on humanity.
• Kong said the petition has so far received tens of thousands of signatures from Malaysians spread across three huge banners.
• “Being in business does not mean we don’t care. We have our social responsibilities to fulfil. Furthermore, the world is still grappling with the hardship and disarray caused by the pandemic.

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Tan noted that some contractors keep stray dogs at project sites to prevent theft.

Unfortunately, once the projects are completed, these canines are left behind, she said.

“Their numbers will multiply over time,’’ she said, urging the authorities to take action against those who dump their pets.

For more details on adopting animals, call Tan at 012-780 7775. — By ZAZALI MUSA

I'm excited they mentioned Tanjung Harapan. That area has so much potential and it would be good for the residents of that area too. They're mainly from the B40 class, so any sort of aid that can help them achieve social mobility is great.